VENTURA COUNTY — Approximately 50% of Americans do NOT have a will or other estate plan. This can cause major emotional and financial burden for loved ones left behind. Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) will host a free educational workshop open to anyone interested in learning how they can reduce financial and emotional stress for their loved ones through Estate Planning. This workshop is part of VCCDC’s “From House to Home” Homeowner Workshops which are designed to educate homeowners on varying topics such as Financial Planning, Property Taxes, Home Selling and more. The workshop will take place Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 6pm at the VCCDC Home Ownership Center located at 2231 Sturgis Road, Oxnard, CA 93030.
Local attorney Roy Schneider with Schneiders and Associates, LLC will be the guest speaker. He will go over the basics of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and health care directives. Plus attendees will find out how to avoid probate and save money, eliminate or reduce estate taxes, protect assets from creditors, protect the interest of their children after their death, and more.
There is no cost to attend the workshop. Space is limited. Seats can be reserved by calling (805) 273-7800 or on VCCDC’s website: www.vccdc.org/events.
About VCCDC: VCCDC offers a full range of services and resources to prospective homebuyers and homeowners, including: HUD approved homebuyer education and counseling, post-home purchase workshops and counseling, realty, and lending services that include down payment assistance programs and more. VCCDC is a certified Community Financial Development Institution and the only nonprofit organization in Ventura County offering affordable loan products and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Since it was founded in 2001 as a local non-profit organization, VCCDC has worked to increase homeownership and economic stability in underserved communities of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. VCCDC is dedicated to ensuring that homebuyers are prepared for homeownership with the support of certified professionals who provide education and guidance, assisting with planning and problem solving. VCCDC accomplishes its work in partnership with other community organizations, and is financially supported by private and public funds. Visit us at www.vccdc.org and www.facebook.com/vccdc